Automotive NPI & Launch Manufacturing Engineer

Artifex Interior Systems Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

Career progression

Job summary

Artifex Interior Systems Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions from quotation to launch. You will work across engineering, operations, quality and suppliers to ensure manufacturing processes and production systems are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role drives continuous improvement, supports performance and develops robust manufacturing solutions for automotive products.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Experience delivering new product launches in an automotive JIT environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; strong project management skills.
• Experience with OEMs, cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new product and process launches with detailed project plans aligned to milestones.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment suppliers, oversee installation and sign off through capability studies and trials.
• Develop PFMEAs, control plans and standard operating instructions; support quality with root cause analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, manage engineering changes via the change request process, and support day-to-day manufacturing operations.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions from quotation to launch. You will work across engineering, operations, quality and suppliers to ensure manufacturing processes and production systems are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role drives continuous improvement, supports performance and develops robust manufacturing solutions for automotive products.